Frequently Asked Questions

On average, around 1.65 tons of stones are required for one cubic metre of gabions - depending on how carefully they are distributed. The value also depends on the density of the stones and the spaces between them, so we cannot guarantee the calculated quantity.

The stone size depends on the mesh size and the basket depth. The 5 x 5 cm mesh size is ideal for stones with a grain size of 32-56 mm or larger. Stones for the 5 x 10 cm mesh should have a grain size of at least 45-125 mm and for the large mesh size of 10 x 10 cm they should be at least 80-120 mm in size. Only small-grained stones are suitable for raised beds or gabions with a depth of 10 cm. The smaller the stone, the easier it is to achieve an even filling result.

Due to the heavy weight of the pre-filled gabions, the substrate must be load-bearing. It therefore makes sense to compact the ground. However, you do not need to lay a complete foundation. The stone baskets are aligned horizontally. The tilt protection should be set in concrete before the gabions are erected. Our recommendation: Simply lay a garden fleece under the gabion so that no grass can grow into the stone basket.

After attaching the spacers, first place wooden poles over them to protect them from falling stones. You can pull the wooden poles out again as soon as there is a layer of stones on them. Then place large stones in the baskets by hand. Place them as close together as possible with the flat side facing the viewing surface. If the stones have a smaller grain size, you can pour them into the gabion. Simply use a bucket or a KG pipe for this. The stones are immediately in the desired place. The grids are also protected from mechanical stress.

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Spacers are included with all our gabions. By hanging the spacers between the side grids of the gabion, the load of the stones is evenly distributed over the grids. This prevents the grids from bulging. The spacers must be hung from front to back. Distribute the spacers evenly over the visible surface at a distance of 15-25 cm.

We calculate about 15 spacers per square meter of visible surface. If you need more, you can purchase them HERE

Our stable, round columns do not require any spacers. For the square columns, spacers are only required from a cross-section of 32x32 cm.

As the grilles are coated with corrosion protection, heat-generating cutting processes (e.g. flexing or sawing) are not advisable. This will damage the protection. However, you can shorten the grilles with bolt cutters. When shearing, the galvanized coating extends over the edge of the cut surface and provides protection. An oxidation point forms in the middle of the cut surface, but this does not increase in size. If a hot-dip galvanized grille is cut, the cut surfaces must be treated with zinc spray.

The galvanized coating encloses the welding points during welding. This protects them from corrosion.

Slight traces of soot can still be seen on freshly galvanized grilles. These production-related stains are washed off after a few showers of rain. There may also be white, powdery residues on the grilles. These production-related deposits are harmless. They are also washed off by rain over time.

We recommend a anti-tilt device from a height of 100cm and a depth of less than 30cm. The posts are set in concrete approx. 60-80cm deep in load-bearing soil. If a foundation already exists, Post shoes can be used. Simply dowel these onto the foundation and slide the posts over the long shaft. Then place the gabion over the posts. Please make sure that at least two thirds of the posts protrude into the gabion! It is not necessary to attach the stone basket to the post. Filling the gabion with stones covers the posts on the one hand, and on the other, the posts and stones wedge together in such a way that the gabion stands firmly and cannot tip over.

At least two posts should be used for individual elements or at least one post per running meter for composite gabions.